The November 13, 2012 evening sale of post War and contemporary art at Sotheby’s features eight Abstract Expressionist works owned by Sidney and Dorothy Kohl – all bold faced names from the period: Pollock, De Kooning, Mitchell, Gorky, Gottlieb, Hoffman, Still and Kline. Collectively, they represent the artistic energy, innovation and rebellion of the time. The sale also features a somewhat severe Rothko, some Bacons, a bevy of Warhols and Richters, a smattering of Twomblys and many others.

Here are the top ten works by estimate, inclusive of the Pollock (above):